{"product_id":"my-hill-and-gully-ride-the-struggles-and-triumphs-of-a-jamaican-boys-journey-to-america-paperback","title":"My Hill and Gully Ride: The Struggles and Triumphs of a Jamaican Boy's Journey to America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFred Rose\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Hill and Gully Ride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful, soul-stirring memoir of grit, faith, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Fred Rose, a barefoot boy from the quiet hills of Blue Gate, Jamaica, charts an extraordinary path that defies expectation and limitation. Through every steep climb and unexpected fall, Fred's story reminds us that the true measure of success lies not in avoiding hardship-but in rising, stronger, after every stumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith raw honesty and vibrant storytelling, Fred transports readers into a world where education was a hard-earned prize, community was a lifeline, and dreams were bold enough to cross oceans. At just 18, fresh out of high school, Fred returned to Dinthill as a teacher. With encouragement from mentors like Mr. Lawson and CV Philips, he helped the school achieve its first-ever GCE pass in Building Construction-a historic milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHungry for growth, Fred enrolled at the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) in 1973, earning a Diploma in Structural Engineering in 1976. Soon after, he migrated to Washington, D.C., to attend Howard University, where he overcame culture shock and completed both his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering, specializing in Water Resources. Fred's journey is a breathtaking testament to the power of perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Hill and Gully Ride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a story of academic achievement and professional triumph. It's a celebration of the human spirit-of pushing through culture shock, personal loss, and the gnawing doubts that accompany new beginnings. Fred shows us that while life's terrain is unpredictable, every gully teaches strength, and every hill reveals a new horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDriven by purpose and anchored by his Jamaican roots, Fred forged a career as a respected civil engineer, later adding real estate and writing to his list of passions. Along the way, he explored the world, embracing its beauty with open arms and a fearless heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has ever faced overwhelming odds or wondered if their dreams could survive the hard climb, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Hill and Gully Ride\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rallying cry: Keep going. Keep climbing. The view is worth it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a memoir-it's a call to action to live boldly, persist through every struggle, and claim your own triumphant ride. As Fred says: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It's not where you start-it's how you ride.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 268\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506331205810,"sku":"9798998559501","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/wGRdPIRcp89798998559501.webp?v=1779551232","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/my-hill-and-gully-ride-the-struggles-and-triumphs-of-a-jamaican-boys-journey-to-america-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}